Jay 37,287 Posted June 29, 2016 Author Share Posted June 29, 2016 3 hours ago, ocelot said: iTunes usually does most of their releases on Tuesdays. That's when I get all my things that I preorder be it movies, tv series or music. In the summer of 2015, the US music industry changed the new release day from Tuesdays to Fridays. ocelot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artguy360 1,843 Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 I like that JW confirms that the music has a more theatrical feel to it, maybe similar to the "classical" vibe some have been getting from the samples. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TownerFan 4,983 Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 Another clip featuring #whimsical score by JW: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jilal 569 Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 On 25-6-2016 at 4:17 AM, Booplor said: Here's some B-roll from the movie. The last 2 minutes are John conducting the score. I so hate this. I don't have absolute pitch, but I did hear that the harpist was strumming a B-flat at 6:01. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciarlese 248 Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 On 6/25/2016 at 3:17 AM, Booplor said: Here's some B-roll from the movie. The last 2 minutes are John conducting the score. min 5:42 quite spoiling at least for me, as I wasn't expecting Qui Gon Jinn in this movie Will and Cerebral Cortex 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbellamy 6,272 Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 Praise from USA Today (throwing in the typical "not his best" caveat) Quote John Williams composes a sprawling, effervescent score that, while not his best, certainly captures the musical magic that makes his partnership with Spielberg so special. Chicago Tribune likes the music but also thinks there's too much of it. Also mentions two (presumably) source music cues shared with Barry Lyndon? Maybe Handel in the Queen's palace? Quote Spielberg tips his hat to all sorts of earlier filmmakers, usually on the fly, from Hitchcock (a close-up of Sophie's eyeglasses recalls a shot from "Strangers on a Train") to Kubrick (not one but two musical selections come from the same classical songlist "Barry Lyndon" used). Most of the music is original, composed by John Williams, writing some of his most delicate and intriguing material in a while. Yet the sheer volume of scoring works against the magic. Will 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post King Mark 3,625 Posted June 29, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted June 29, 2016 Sheer volume of....UNRELEASED MUSIC Smeltington, Jilal and Will 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will 2,215 Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 Quote Yet the sheer volume of scoring works against the magic. I find Williams' comments that this score is like ballets and musical theatre very intriguing. It sounds like in his mind this score is really unique in his oeuvre. Ricard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,625 Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 I'm bracing for a Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone situation with this score I remember the heartbreak of seeing HPSS in the theater and noticing all those great cues that weren't on the c.d. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien F 1,742 Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 43 minutes ago, king mark said: I'm bracing for a Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone situation with this score I remember the heartbreak of seeing HPSS in the theater and noticing all those great cues that weren't on the c.d. I had the same fear leading up to TFA but thankfully the OST was pretty great and the rapid release of the FYC helped also (still would love the Falcon crash landing cue though). For The BFG, there is obviously going to be a lot of unreleased cues but I'm hoping there won't be any massive holy grails and the unreleased stuff will be relatively uninteresting underscore. As long as there aren't major renditions of the thematic material or some kick-ass action music omitted, I think I'll be satisfied. We'll find out soon.... I just noticed that The BFG opens this week in the US but doesn't open for another three weeks in UK. I'll be keeping an eye here for you guys' reports on missing music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,287 Posted June 29, 2016 Author Share Posted June 29, 2016 The film is 117 minutes long. The OST is 65 minutes long. Out of the 52 minute difference, its unlikly every single minute of that has underscore. There could only be 20-30 minutes of unreleased music. And maybe Williams chose all the best highlights for the OST and the unreleased music is the least interesting. Who knows. Will and Damien F 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,625 Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 if all the music on the OST is amazing that would be a warning sign that all the unreleased music is great too So if it's a great Williams album were screwed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Skywalker 1,792 Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 we are screwed nonetheless! JacksonElmore 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricard 2,242 Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 1 hour ago, Jay said: The film is 117 minutes long. The OST is 65 minutes long. Out of the 52 minute difference, its unlikly every single minute of that has underscore. There could only be 20-30 minutes of unreleased music. But Williams said he wrote two hours of music for the film... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,287 Posted June 29, 2016 Author Share Posted June 29, 2016 Aha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,625 Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 so about 50% chance the little bit I like on the video is on the OST Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 7 minutes ago, king mark said: so about 50% chance the little bit I like on the video is on the OST 0% chance, as usual. But you will get it 20 years from now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crumbs 14,300 Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 1 hour ago, Stefancos said: 0% chance, as usual. But you will get it 20 years from now. The re-use and licencing fees are certainly cheaper after 20 years. Pencil it in for 2036, folks! Incanus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,625 Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 I might not live that long Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacksonElmore 69 Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 We're getting a new john williams album and all you are worrying about is possible unreleased music. Come on man A. A. Ron 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,713 Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 The glass is always half-empty! BuzzLightyear 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TownerFan 4,983 Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 New clip with source music (should be Haendel, not JW) Will 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crumbs 14,300 Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 Williams should have conducted his own classical source music! The man has some nerve! Will and Once 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacksonElmore 69 Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 "The score from John Williams is serviceable but manages to feel like a re-tread of previous works." -Tom Magazine http://www.tommagazine.com.au/2016/06/30/the-bfg/ Only review of the movie that negatively (ish) mentions the score. All other reviews seem positive (music wise) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jay 37,287 Posted June 30, 2016 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 30, 2016 Quote I just saw in the FSM thread for the score I saw the movie yesterday. A wonderful score, beautiful and lively. It really stands out. Two very catchy main themes, excellent orchestrations. In a way, Williams came to the music as if he painted it. JacksonElmore, Ricard, Jacck and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemesis 244 Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 Nice! Today I got shipping notice for my CD. Should arrive tomorrow...can't wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joni Wiljami 1,206 Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 Can't wait to hear it with the film tomorrow. I haven't heard basically anything of it yet. I must also be the oldest fart in the theatre...without any kids I mean... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 Parents will look at you suspiciously.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 4,636 Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 3 minutes ago, Stefancos said: Parents will look at you suspiciously.... especially if he tells people he is from "Funland." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joni Wiljami 1,206 Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 Kiddy fiddler!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 Whats a pederast, Walter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crumbs 14,300 Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 I could've seen this film about 14 hours ago in Australia -- alas, I didn't. In fact, I don't think this will be a cinema experience at all, despite the promising music. Would feel a little odd sitting in a cinema surrounded by children. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joni Wiljami 1,206 Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 Oh you are so young that you care what other people think... I have like zero interrst for this movie but would love to experience it with surely wonderful music written for the images. Once 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crumbs 14,300 Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 Well, it would cost me $10. I suppose I could see it in the morning if I wake up early enough. Funny to think how desperately I want to hear new Williams music, yet I'm too lazy to see the film which is freely showing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,625 Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 Fuck now you guys are worried other people will think you a pedophile if you go see this in the theater? JacksonElmore 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacksonElmore 69 Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 5 minutes ago, king mark said: Fuck now you guys are worried other people will think you a pedophile if you go see this in the theater? naturally Ricard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joni Wiljami 1,206 Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 It was a joke obviously. JacksonElmore 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incanus 5,713 Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 Any luck finding a brick and mortar store at Tampere that would carry the BFG soundtrack Pasi? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,625 Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 I'll look tomorrow at HMV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 13 hours ago, JacksonElmore said: We're getting a new john williams album and all you are worrying about is possible unreleased music. Come on man The new score anxiety is real. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 What if we never get the whole thing, man? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,625 Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 yes, well it's been part of the deal for the past few decades Still remember Return of the Jedi and Temple of Doom, Hook... I'll be nice to listen to the new c.d., but after a week or so we'll all be focused on the unreleased music Also sad is that it's likely the LAST Williams score written in that style Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 One can dream... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Mark 3,625 Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 The vast majority of people became Williams fans because of these type of scores At least I've never heard people say they've had their Williams revelation with Saving Private Ryan or Minority Report aescalle and Ricard 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 Indeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 And that's why they need to be protected from getting it every day. Like barrel-shaped milkshakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naïve Old Fart 9,497 Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 What's wrong with watching a film with, or, at least alongside, children, and families? I enjoy watching children's reactions to films. I also enjoy being around childrden. Besides, I have a vested interest in pieces of entertainment aimed for children. Quintus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryant Burnette 654 Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 I saw the movie Tuesday night. It's a bit on the mediocre side, I'm sad to say. Parts of it work really well -- Rylance is terrific, as is the little girl playing Sophie -- but there's something about it that keeps it from ever really taking flight. It feels to me like Spielberg has lost his touch for this sort of movie; maybe it's just a temporary thing, or maybe he's just more interested in grown-up stuff. Not a bad movie by any means, just not the magic I was hoping for. The score is very good. I'm bad at paying attention to a movie's music the first time I see it, but it stood out to me here in several places. I'm looking forward to having the soundtrack. Will and crumbs 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocelot 508 Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 On June 28, 2016 at 7:04 PM, Jay said: In the summer of 2015, the US music industry changed the new release day from Tuesdays to Fridays. I'm so old..... 1 hour ago, king mark said: Fuck now you guys are worried other people will think you a pedophile if you go see this in the theater? Not in LA thankfully, there'll be more adults than kids probably. Although I still have to see Warcraft and Finding Dory first.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,287 Posted June 30, 2016 Author Share Posted June 30, 2016 I'm surprised that the OST doesn't seem be up for sale digitally in any country yet - even though it is now July 1 in many places - and even more so that there isn't a single review of the OST online anywhere yet either. I guess Disney chose to not send out promotional copies to anyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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